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Stellarium
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Free open source planetarium for your computer
Read 8 Oct 2026 · stellarium.org
On the record
- Customisation
- Users can add plugins, solar system objects from online resources, deep-sky objects, landscapes, constellation images, and scripts.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deep-sky objects
- The default catalogue includes over 80,000 deep-sky objects, with an extra catalogue containing more than 1 million.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The site provides downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows, including Windows ARM64.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The official site links to version 26.3 as the latest version; its release notes list it as released on September 28, 2026.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site names a project coordinator and developer team but does not state a company name, headquarters, or founding year.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Stellarium is a free, open source planetarium for computers that shows a realistic sky in 3D.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened official pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sky cultures
- It includes constellations for more than 40 cultures and calendars for more than 35 cultures.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sky simulation
- Features include realistic atmosphere, sunrise and sunset, planets and satellites, and eclipse simulation.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Star catalogues
- The default catalogue contains over 600,000 stars, with extra catalogues containing more than 220 million stars.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to discussions, a mailing list, a wiki, an FAQ, and GitHub for support, bug reports, and feature requests.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Minimum requirements include a 64-bit OS, 1 GiB RAM, 1 GiB disk space, and compatible 3D graphics.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Telescope and remote control
- The interface includes telescope control and an HTTP interface for web-based control and remote control API access.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Web version
- The official site links to Stellarium Web, an online star map.stellarium.org · read 8 Oct 2026
